On Monday during the NFL’s weekly Monday Night Football game, Adidas released their latest ad to empower women and girls in sport. It’s core message is that sports brings confidence and with confidence brings tomorrow’s leaders. All women should be given the opportunity to participate and break barriers in sport. WNBA champion Candace Parker who is one of Adidas’ most famous athletes is featured in the ad. To show their commitment, Adidas released an open letter to its employees and to communities around the country. The letter called on everyone to join the effort and together, level the playing field and co-create the future of women’s sport. Follow the brand’s initiative with the hashtag #creatorsunite. She Breaks Barriers film below.

Maya Moore was impressive in Game 4 of the WNBA Finals, forcing a game 5 against the Los Angeles Sparks. Moore finished with 31 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists. A deciding Game 5 of the WNBA Finals will be played at the Target Center in Minnesota on Thursday October 20th at 8pm on ESPN2.

The WNBA has created a “MiniMovie” series during the finals which documents moments leading up to, during and after games. This gives a great inside look at some of the thoughts, processes, and highs and lows of playing in the WNBA Finals. The series is tied 1-1 as it moves to Los Angeles for games 3 and 4. Game 3 will be on Friday October 14th at 8pm ET. on ESPN2

After losing Game 1 of the WNBA the Minnesota Lynx bounced back to defeat the LA Sparks 79-60 to even the series before heading to Los Angeles for game 3. Maya Moore and Seimone Augustus lead the Lynx in scoring while Sylvia Fowles dominated the inside pulling down 15 rebounds. Candace Parker was held to just 6 points as she struggled from the field shooting 3-12 on the night. The series will continue on Friday the 14th in LA on ESPN2 at 9pm ET.

With their win tonight the Sparks moved into 1st place is the standings. The Fever also jumped up a spot moving from 7th to 6th place. The top 8 teams regardless of conference will advance to the playoffs.